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Apple Mac Compositing Engineer United States, California, Cupertino 255595974
27.07.2024
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Description
This position is an opportunity to have a huge impact on Mac system performance and responsiveness. The WindowServer manages access to both HID device events, and display frame submissions, meaning we are involved in all user interaction at multiple points every time a user interacts with their Mac. You will be expected to dive into components across the Mac operating system to debug complicated performance issues dealing with window composition, frame pacing, video playback, game rendering, and other performance critical operations. You will also be ensuring that low power paths, such as video playback and other light workloads use as little power as possible, helping to extend customer battery life. A careful eye for detail will be required, as you will be working on critical system components, where crashes and memory leaks are not acceptable.
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong software development and debugging skills in C/C++
- Objective-C/C++ and/or Swift experience a plus
- Experience developing and debugging large software systems
- Understanding of OS fundamentals and systems design
- Eagerness to work across multiple teams to make system improvements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of graphics programming or GPUs a plus
- Experience in debugging performance problems
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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